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0 Have your say THE SNP thrives on grievance. Rather than govern in the public interest, Nicola Sturgeon will always seize the opportunity to blame Westminster for Scotland’s ills. The problem is that the Tories repeatedly hand them that opportunity.The Nationalists are dreaming of a hard Brexit: they couldn’t care less about the impact on jobs in England or Wales; they just want another excuse to drum up support for Scottish independence.And with the Chequers plan delivering just that – a hard Brexit – the Prime Minister has played right into Nicola Sturgeon’s hands.Today, the Tory government has called a debate in the Commons on “strengthening the Union”. At the moment, it is the Tories who are weakening the Union.By careering towards the cliff-edge of a hard Brexit, the UK Government is creating divisions that risk tearing apart the fabric of the United Kingdom. That’s why the Tories are now as big a threat to … [Read more...] about Ian Murray: How the Tories threaten to break up the United Kingdom

Activists in New Jersey are bringing "Baby Trump" blimps to the United States after seeing the diaper-clad balloon's scene-stealing appearances during protests against President Donald Trump's visit to the United Kingdom.They plan to fly the 20-foot tall caricature near the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, where the President spends many summer weekends.Jim Girvan, one of the organizers, told CNN that they've gotten permission from UK activists to make their own balloons from the original creators' patterns and molds.Their GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $17,000 -- more than triple their original goal -- in three days and Girvan says the money is still pouring in.They're now planning to buy three balloons, so they can appear at protests and events all over the US.Girvan is also the organizer of the People's Motorcade, which holds protests outside of Trump National every Saturday, except during the winter. He says they've developed a good relationship … [Read more...] about ‘Baby Trump’ balloons are coming to New Jersey after flying in the United Kingdom

A SNAP showing supermarket display of traditional treats from the UK has puzzled Brits on social media. The image shows Union flag-emblazoned products sold under a “United Kingdom favourites” banner - but they're hardly what you might call the best of British. But people from Britain have questioned the selection of treats which includes vodka and champagne. It was shared by Redditor Emailrob, who is apparently a British man living Stateside. He had spotted the display in World Market, a local department store in California. But rather than be hit by pangs of nostalgia he was baffled the selection which was either mundane or with products not native to his homeland. MOST READ IN NEWSFATAL ERROR Magaluf death plunge Brit, 20, ‘jumped over wall thinking there was no drop' SHARK HORROR Teen DIES after shark rips off penis despite sunbathers' fight to save him VILE VIEWS US 'politician' wants paedophilia legalised and says sex with kids aged 10 is OK WARNING FROM … [Read more...] about US supermarket’s ‘United Kingdom favourites’ display mocked as it contains champagne, bounty bars and vodka

The President of the United States Donald Trump will visit the United Kingdom on the 13th of July, the British Ambassador to Washington revealed Thursday afternoon. The visit, which is expected to be a so-called working visit rather than full state visit reciprocates the trip made by UK Prime Minister Theresa May to see President Trump shortly after his inauguration in 2017.It was initially planned that President Trump’s first visit to the UK would be a full state visit, with all the pomp and pageantry that entails, however the trip was postponed and finally apparently ditched when talk of a working visit became prominent instead. The invitation to the U.S. President for a state visit to the United Kingdom remains open. It has been claimed one of the reasons for the delay in the visit is the threat of protests against the President should he visit London. Foremost among those opposing President Trump’s visit is London Mayor Sadiq Khan, a self-confessed “big fan” … [Read more...] about President Trump to Visit United Kingdom in July

close Video Trump, May reaffirm 'special relationship' in Davos President and British prime minister deliver joint remarks in Switzerland. President Trump will travel to the United Kingdom in July, the White House confirmed Thursday, where he will meet with Prime Minister Theresa May for bilateral talks. “The President of the United States will visit the UK on 13 July. He will hold bilateral talks with the Prime Minister during his visit,” 10 Downing Street said in a statement. “Further details will be set out in due course.” White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders confirmed the visit to reporters at the White House. While no agenda was given, it is likely that Brexit, Syria, tariffs and a U.S.-U.K. trade deal will be among the topics discussed by the two leaders during Trump's working visit. A state visit to the U.K. was proposed in January 2017 when May visited the White House, but the resulting controversy and threat of mass protests from … [Read more...] about Trump to visit United Kingdom in July, meet with PM Theresa May